Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Acura MDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 108.3 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 191.6 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 78.5 in | -7.1 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 68.2 in | -12 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 4550 lb. | -1157 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 61.6 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 59.0 in | -10 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.2 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 61.5 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 59.1 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 38.7 in | -5.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 42.9 ft3 | -29 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -69.6 ft3 |
2008 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |